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New owner of a 2001 Tundra AC Limited 4WD

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by kulldox, Apr 27, 2024.

  1. Apr 27, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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    kulldox

    kulldox [OP] New Member

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    2001 Black Tundra AC Limited 4WD TRD
    Hi,

    I'm a newbie with truks in general and with Tundra specifically.
    I'm a decent DIYer, so I thought it would be fun to have some project car. So when I saw a 2001 Tundra AC Limited 4WD with 280k miles on the marketplace, I went and got it.

    It is in crank no run condition. So I had to tow it. Cosmetically it has some bangs here and there, but I'm ok. I can fix that. :)

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  2. Apr 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

    Just letting you know that a lot of folks on here don't monitor the New Intros forum. Post your questions in the 1st Gen forum and you will get tons of answers and guidance. There are some extremely knowledgeable people in there.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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    kulldox

    kulldox [OP] New Member

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  4. Apr 27, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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    Markus

    Markus Hermitic Member

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    2 1794 Tundys 2014 and 2023 AG TRD
    A few
    Welcome from West MO
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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    kulldox

    kulldox [OP] New Member

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    Updates so far of what I have done to the truck :)

    Maybe more like a tracking list for me.

    Parts:
    1. Timing belt kit replaced (ASIN kit with everythjin in it from RockAuto)
    2. Spark plug(s) replaced (Denso 3403)
    3. Ignition coil(s) replaced (Denso 6731303)
    4. Thermostat replaced (AISIN THP108, THT015)
    5. Air filter replaced (Denso 1433045)
    6. Wiper Blades (Denso 1603119)
    7. Throttle body cleaned
    8. Radiator replaced (Denso 2210517)
    9. Obviously coolant flush (Toyota Pink)
    10. Bank#2 knock sensor replaced (with OEM)
    11. Lower ball joints replaced (with OEM)
    12. Engine oill flush 2 times after Seafoam treatment + oil filters
    13. Did one treatment with Seafoam for the intake and gastank
    14. Replaced the wheels with 17s from 4Runner (just because of the design I like)

    Other things:
    1. Aftermarket Headlight, Taillights and 3rd Breaklight (AmeriLite)
    2. Amber LED Fog Lights (Alla Lighting)
    3. Installed a 9" Joying Head unit (with front&back cameras)
    4. 30% Ceramic tint all around excepting windshield (precut from "The Tint Effect"). Thinking of doing that eventually, maybe after windshied replacement?
    5. Wolfbox rear mirror dashcam install
    6. CB Radio and antenna (put in a Uniden Bearcat 980SBB, still learing how to use it) with 4ft antenna
    7. Replaced the wheels with 17s from 4Runner (just because of the design I like) and wrapped Yokohama Geolandar A/T
    8. LED dash conversion, including the common D selector light :)
    9. Interior LED conversion
    10. Grabbed a free forward center console (the one with side pockets) and installed. More storage for the win :)
    11. Bought the 3D printed cabin filter from the Facebook groups guy (Jose Wong). Very good fit, and way better than without it. It is still not filtering everything like in the usual cars (you can still get some of the dust in), but it is definitely an improvement. Technically nothing stops you from inserting a better (maybe cut out from a real filter) filter in there.
    12. Running boards
    13. Going to install a car alarm (TODO: connect the horn and other options, for now just lock/unlock/remote-start)
    14. Grease the rear leaf spring and shafts (did one 14oz cartridge, which seems is not enough because probably they were neve greased, so bought some additional Valvoline Palladium #2 3% Moly HD cartridges to finish it)
    TODO:
    1. Replace the dash dimmer, for some reason it stopped working
    2. Thinking of geting some "modern" seats from a junk yard (doesn't matter the make) just so they have heating and ventilation/cooling and install them. Maybe even retrofit/weld the brackets....
    3. I like the A/C controlls and buttons from the Sequoia. Thinking maybe to find one and install it. Also get the overhead controll/light with compass&mpg...
    4. Install an aftermarket AMP and a sub.
    5. Install a roof rack
    6. Window rain guards
    7. Eventually replace the exhaust cause it is very rusty and I'm afraid it will "catch me by surprise" :)
    8. Maybe later replace the upper controll arms and shocks, and other things on the suspension (I don't like the lifts though)
    9. Either replace with stock or maybe upgrade the brakes, all the piping is fine
    10. If I'll find the for the right price, replace the bumpers with overland ones
    11. Install LED bars and pods. I did hit some local trails and night cought me in the woods. I'll tell you, normal lights don't help in the woods.

    That is about it :)
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2024
  7. Sep 11, 2024 at 8:43 AM
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    ATBAV8

    ATBAV8 New Member

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    What "kit" did you order from ScAmazon? And, are you happy with it?
     
  8. Sep 11, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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    kulldox

    kulldox [OP] New Member

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    I like the "Alla Lighting" brand. Usually I have good luck with them and they are responsive and will replace the defective bulb in the 1 year waranty they offer. I use their bulbs in all my cars when possible.
    But they don't have all the needed sizes. The ones which they don't, I just ordered from the links provided by the "JDM Driveway" youtube channel.
     
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  9. Sep 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    kulldox

    kulldox [OP] New Member

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    2001 Black Tundra AC Limited 4WD TRD
    An update on how it looks now several month after :)
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